Job Title: zSeries Storage Engineer
📍 Remote (UK-based) | 🗓️ 6-Month Initial Contract | 💼 Inside IR35
Sector: Financial Services
Our prestigious financial services client is seeking an experienced zSeries Storage Engineer to join their infrastructure team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on enterprise-level systems, supporting mission-critical environments and driving large-scale infrastructure initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and support zSeries Storage hardware and software infrastructure across enterprise environments
* Perform technical project management for zSeries infrastructure deployments and evergreening projects
* Design, configure, test, and implement IBM zSeries storage solutions
* Automate storage infrastructure tasks to reduce manual effort
* Liaise and manage vendor relationships (e.g., IBM, DELL, Broadcom)
* Manage risk and cost associated with infrastructure services
* Support ITIL-aligned change, incident, and problem management processes
* Ensure service quality and compliance with internal security, audit, and risk requirements
* Collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology teams
Required Experience & Skills:
Technical Experience:
* Strong background in zSeries Storage Engineering or equivalent experience
* IBM DS8K disk hardware expertise (installation, DSCLI scripting, HMC GUI)
* DELL DLM virtual tape (VTE, Data Domain) support knowledge
* Broadcom (Brocade) DCX hardware, FICON/FIBRE configuration, SanNav
* Proficiency in IBM z/OS systems: TSO, SDSF, JCL, IDCAMS, IWS
* Storage tools: DFHSM, DFDSS, ICKDSF, DFSMS (incl. OAM), TDMF, GDPS, CSM
* Familiarity with software such as CA1, CA Vantage, CA Disk, T-Rex, Rocket CR+, Interchip RTD
Process & Project Management:
* Agile methodologies and tooling experience
* Proven record in managing infrastructure projects at enterprise scale
* Understanding of embedded controls within change and incident frameworks
Personal Attributes:
* Strong work ethic and ability to work under pressure
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Collaborative mindset with stakeholder management experience
* Ability to communicate technical details across various audiences
Desirable Skills (Not Mandatory):
* zSeries Systems Programming familiarity
* Knowledge of dark fibre and network technologies
* IBM Virtual Tape (TS7700) awareness
* Experience with data centre migrations
* Tools & automation: GKLM, Spectrum Control, Ansible, GitHub, Jenkins
* Programming: Rexx, Python, YAML
Additional Info:
* Location: Remote (must be UK-based and eligible to work in the UK)
* Duration: 6 months initially with potential for extension
* Rate: Competitive, Inside IR35
Apply Now
If you're a motivated and technically proficient zSeries Storage Engineer with the expertise to support and enhance enterprise storage infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.